VMI was 25 of 35 at the free-throw line and made five more 3-pointers than the Bulldogs. The Keydets also finished with eight blocks and made 10 steals, five by Eleby, as the Bulldogs ended up turning the ball over 20 times.

The Keydets finished the first half on a 9-2 run to lead 50-40 at the break. A 13-0 run left VMI ahead 81-63 with 2:36 remaining in the game.